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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,177.90, 45,784.71 and 19,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,177.90, 45,784.71 and 19,029.84 is: 26,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,177.90 : 45,784.71 = 19,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,177.90/45,784.71 = 19,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,177.90x = 45,784.71 × 19,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,177.90x = 871,275,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,275,705.75/33,177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,260.72

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